Graduate Programs Coordinator II — Nutritional Sciences

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Graduate Program Coordinator II in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. The role manages program governance, admissions, onboarding, funding, curriculum development, and program assessment to support graduate students and faculty.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with five years of administrative or advising experience, proficiency with Adobe Pro, Excel and Word, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with five years’ experience working with college students in an administrative or advising capacity.
• Proficiency with Adobe Pro, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Competencies: Accuracy and attention to detail, initiative, decision making and critical thinking, effective communication, interpersonal relationships, service excellence, problem solving; collaborative and organized.

Responsibilities

• Program Administration & Governance: Coordinates Executive Committee and Graduate Studies Committee meetings, prepares agendas and minutes, tracks actions and maintains records.
• Admissions & Recruitment: Primary contact for graduate applicant communications; supports admissions processes and events.
• Student Onboarding & Progress Tracking: Guides onboarding, monitors milestones, annual reviews, exams, candidacy, defenses, and coordinates with Graduate School and Texas Global.
• Funding, Fellowships & Awards: Maintains funding databases, tracks eligibility, coordinates nominations and awards communications.
• Curriculum & Academic Program Development: Supports curriculum reviews, handbook updates, and course/teaching coordination.
• Program Assessment & Reporting: Maintains databases and generates reports on admissions, enrollment, graduation rates, and milestones.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe Pro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Graduate Program Coordinator II in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. The role manages program governance, admissions, onboarding, funding, curriculum development, and program assessment to support graduate students and faculty.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with five years of administrative or advising experience, proficiency with Adobe Pro, Excel and Word, and strong organizational and communication skills.